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Background

A marvel of Allied naval technology, the cruiser is essentially three missile batteries mounted onto a standard cruiser hull, integrated with a sophisticated array of targeting systems, radio-location devices, and other sensors, allowing the Aegis to track, engage and destroy any missile or aircraft in its vicinity. However, the focus on anti-aircraft weaponry has left it vulnerable to sea-based threats, especially Soviet Typhoons and squids.

Game Unit

The Aegis fires faster if the player manually controls it rather than letting it fire automatically. Its missile barrage increases dramatically at Elite status and is capable of completely destroying a group of 3 Kirov (and maybe more) in seconds, making it become the most powerful AA unit in game, especially if it has collected a firepower upgrade crate.

It cannot harm ground-based units, or interfere with them in any way other than potentially distracting them from attacking a more valuable target (e.g. the Construction Yard). This makes the Aegis Cruiser a mobile Patriot Missile System, though the cruisers can only be used in the sea and are much stronger than the patriots.

Its Soviet counterpart is the Sea Scorpion, a smaller and faster ship with a weaker armor and AA attack, however it costs half the price of an Aegis and can engage sea and ground targets.

This anti-air naval vessel is deadly against flying enemies, but can't target foes on the ground. Place it wisely to cover as much airspace as possible.

Counter

The Aegis cruiser is a natural target to attack first, as clearing them helps pave the way for an air assault. Most aircraft are very vulnerable to Aegis cruisers, destroying this unit with tanks before sending aircraft is recommended. They are easily destroyed by any ground-based troop, as they cannot fight back.

It is advisable to keep Kirov Airships away from Aegis cruisers, as they are capable of destroying most Kirovs quickly from a great distance.

A great way to overwhelm the Aegis cruiser is using a large group of Rocketeers or Hornets from the Aircraft carrier since the Aegis cruiser can only target one air unit at a time.